Instructional Aide

Job Overview

ACCEL Schools is seeking an Instructional Aide for Akron Preparatory School in Akron, OH. The school is a public charter providing K‑8th grade students with a well‑rounded, college prep education. Akron Prep is celebrating 10 years of serving families in Akron and Summit counties.

The Instructional Aide assists the Teacher with classroom activities and helps promote positive student behaviors in both academics and extra‑curricular activities. The Aide provides oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate, and administers assigned duties in conformity with ACCEL Schools’ philosophy and policies.

• Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups, following instructional plans.
• Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations.
• Assists with school activities including parent‑faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraisers, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, and participating on faculty committees.
• Performs clerical duties such as grading papers and making copies.
• Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology.
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom, and other school areas.
• Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities.
• Other duties as assigned, including field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty.

• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and others.
• Acts in accordance with directives from the Administrator (or designee) and teacher.
• Contributes to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting a high professional standard.

• Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional’s Exam.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Successful completion of BCI/FBI check.
• Ability to meet educational standards as applicable.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift 25‑40 lbs.
• Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus.

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high‑performing public charter schools serving PK‑12 students. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities across the United States.

• Starting hourly rate: $16/hour (may vary by geography, skills, education, experience).
• Life benefits – time & peace of mind.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and the network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

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